Description: Who was Jesus? And what does it mean to follow him?
Nancy Elizabeth Bedford helps us consider the identity and mission of Jesus of Nazareth. Learn about the incarnation, how Christians have understood Jesus to be both human and divine, and what his radical teachings and ministry can mean for us today. Find out how Christians through the centuries have understood who Jesus is and explore communal and individual practices for following him. The Jesus Way: Small Books of Radical Faith delve into big questions about God's work in the world. These concise, practical books are deeply rooted in Anabaptist theology. Crafted by a diverse community of internationally renowned scholars, pastors, and practitioners, The Jesus Way series helps readers deepen their faith in Christ and enliven their witness.Brief description: Nancy Elizabeth Bedford nació en Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina. Desde 2003 ha sido la Catedrática Georgia Harkness de Teología en el seminario metodista Garrett de las afueras de Chicago. Anteriormente fue profesora de teología sistemática en el Instituto Universitario ISEDET así como de teología dogmática en el Seminario Internacional Teológico Bautista, ambos en Buenos Aires. Cuenta con un doctorado en teología de la Universidad de Tubinga, Alemania. Entre sus libros más recientes se encuentran Nuestra Fe. Una introducción a la teología cristiana (con Guillermo Hansen) y Jesús Maestro, Hermano, Amigo. Una cristología al andar. Es miembro de una congregación menonita, Reba Place Church, en Evanston, Illinois. Está casada con Daniel Stutz, con quien tiene tres hijas adultas.
Review Quotes: "Nancy Bedford addresses the twofold question of the title with thorough biblical grounding and keen theological and ethical insight. She offers a compelling vision for faithful living contextually guided by the prayer 'Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven.'"
--Daniel Schipani, professor emeritus at Anabaptist Mennonite Biblical Seminary